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US 2003/0170428 A1Published application
Overwrapping film and method of use
OwnerRickie A. Willisinventor
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Abstract
The instant invention provides a multi-layered film composite for overwrapping consumer goods wherein a printed surface is sandwiched between the layers such that it does not inhibit or obliterate the self-sealing property of the films making up the composite. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing an overwrap film composite that allows for complete printed film coverage.
Claims9
A multi-layered packaging overwrap comprising,
- a. a first self-sealing film having an inner and outer surface, where ink is printed on the inner surface;
- b. a second self-sealing film having two surfaces and where one of the surfaces is in contact with the inner surface of the first film forming a laminate of the first and second films and resulting in a composite multi-layered packaging overwrap.
A process for manufacturing a multi-layered packaging overwrap, comprising, in combination,
- a. providing a first roll of self-sealing film having an inner and outer surface;
- b. providing a second roll of self-sealing film having two surfaces;
- c. printing with ink on the inner surface of the first film;
- d. joining the first film with the second film such that inner surface of the first film is in contact with one of the surfaces of the second film;
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- e. laminating the joined films to form a composite multi-layered packaging overwrap.
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